Emma Melin Studios


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $5,250

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $550

Packages

Prices start at $5,250


About Emma Melin Studios

Emma Melin Studios

Documentary Wedding Photographer

Hey there, I'm Emma! I am an outgoing and free-spirited photographer living in Manhattan (but born & raised in the Midwest! My heart longs for creating art and telling remarkable stories. I love a good trip to the farmers market, a wine night with my friends, and spending time with my loved ones.

Life is about enjoying the little things. Like dancing in the kitchen with your partner or breakfast in bed on a Sunday. My job is as your photographer to show you how these seemingly minuscule moments are something truly beautiful. Emma Melin Studios exists to preserve your most precious and beautiful moments, no matter how big or small.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images

Emma Melin Studios packages

Gold Package

10 hours

Peak pricing $6,250

Description

This package is best suited for couples looking for their whole day to be covered. With this package you can expect to have your getting ready captured up to as well as those sloppy drunk dancing photos. Couples who are having traditional elements or larger weddings often choose this package.

What’s included
  • Pre-booking consultation
  • Complimentary engagement session
  • Second shooter included (7 to 9 hours)
  • Gallery Delivery Gift
  • Timeline Assistance
  • Up to 10 hours of coverage
  • Minimum of 500 photos
  • 6-12 week turn around time

Silver Package

8 hours

Peak pricing $5,250

Description

This package is best for couples who don't need a full day's worth of coverage but still want the majority of their day captured. This package is enough to cover the very end of getting ready up until the big moments during your reception like speeches and first dances! This is a good option for couples who are having a more non-traditional day.

What’s included
  • Pre-booking consultation
  • Complimentary engagement session
  • Second shooter included
  • Gallery delivery gift
  • Timeline assistance
  • Up to 8 hours of coverage
  • Minimum of 300 photos
  • Pre-wedding client dinner
  • 6-12 week turn around time

Reviews

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  • Emma is AMAZING

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    Mai-LeeOct 20, 2024

    There aren’t enough words to describe how amazing Emma is! You can put so much effort into planning your wedding but having a photographer who truly gets you and your vision is what makes it all last forever. We knew exactly what we dreamed of in the person who would capture our day and met with many incredible people, but when we met with Emma everything felt so right and came together instantly. Her vision and style were so perfectly aligned with ours and she was careful to take into account everything we asked for. She went above and beyond in a way we couldn’t have dreamed of going in and I was particularly impressed with how she kept track of our day and worked seamlessly with all of our other vendors! Our photos were beyond our dreams and she captured every detail, even moments between friends and family we didn’t get to witness, beautifully. I can’t recommend Emma enough, she is amazing

  • Beauty is in the eye of the photographer!

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    Christine & J.Oct 15, 2024

    Emma was an absolute dream to work with. From our engagement session to our pre-wedding brunch, her thoughtful approach put us completely at ease, setting the tone for a relaxed and fun wedding day. She has a unique way of making even the most camera-shy (the groom, in particular!) feel comfortable and natural in front of the lens. The results? More incredible than we could have ever imagined. Emma captured not only the beautiful moments of the day but also the true essence and emotions of our friends and family. Every photo radiates the joy and love of the evening, telling the story perfectly with each frame. We couldn’t recommend her more highly—you’ll be left with a collection of stunning photos that you’ll treasure forever. Thank you, Emma, for being such an integral part of our day. We’ll never forget the experience or your wonderful presence.

  • Emma was THE BEST!!!

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    Maria A.Oct 8, 2024

    I attended a wedding for one of my friends where Emma was hired as the photographer. Watching her work from a guest's perspective I was so impressed! So naturally, when my partner proposed to me I immediately thought "OMG I want to hire Emma". From our first call, Emma made me and my now husband feel SO comfortable. We're both pretty shy, laid back people. Not SUPER extroverted so I was pretty nervous about who we would have as our photographer. And because we skipped the engagement session and opted for extra coverage time, I wasn't sure how we'd feel in front of the camera on the day of. But let me tell you that Emma was the PERFECT choice. First off, she helped me SO much with my timeline. I did not have a planner so a lot of this stuff I was doing myself and had no idea where to start. She would make time to answer any and all of my questions and help me along the way. On the day of, she never made us feel pressured or uncomfortable to pretend to be who we are not. She highlighted our strengths and who we truly are and captured the essence of our relationship perfectly. She was by my side the whole day as an unwavering emotional support when that wasn't even her job! I genuinely enjoyed working with her so much and I'm sad its over now! She was so fun and her energy was so contagious. We also loved working with her second shooter, Shelby! They complemented each other perfectly and made the day feel a little less stressful/hectic. Thank you, Emma and Shelby. You were both truly an unforgettable part of our day.

  • Thank goodness for Emma!

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    Rhianon D.Aug 19, 2024

    Emma was the one and only photographer we had in mind for (both!) of our wedding ceremonies. Not only did she go above and beyond in accommodating a quick turnaround "courthouse" wedding that we were planning a year before the bigger ceremony, but she was patient and kind and made sure that we got everything we wanted out of our wedding photos. Emma's documentary style is exactly what we wanted to capture our big day. With a mix of an editorial vibe, you simply can't go wrong. You wouldn't think that your photographer would be the one to really keep you on schedule on your wedding day, but she did that and more. We were so relaxed and at ease because she took such good care of us and made sure that we were happy with how things were going. If we get married for a third time, we know who to call! Thank you, Emma, for being so good to us.


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